The Other

I was introduced to the talents of Thomas Tryon in the movie I Married a monster from outer space.  Tryon was a versatile man.  He was not only a good actor but a good writer also.  This is the second time that I've read this.  It was also made into a pretty good horror movie in the 70's although the book is better.  If you're not into the evil kid genre then you won't appreciate this.  This is about a set of twins and a game that their grandmother Ada plays with them when they can get into the mind of other creatures, etc.  The game turns sinister.  Tryon also wrote the excellent Harvest Home which was made into a cool tv movie with Bette Davis.  I need to read more of his stuff.  The man was writing some of the best horror books in the 70's.  Tryon wasn't given his due.  I'm glad though that the New York Review Books collection has reissued this.  Hopefully, that will encourage a new generation of fans.  I'm also a twin so it's refreshing to see something different in the genre and not just another imitation of The Parent Trap.